The Boston Story - Multiple Waves of Collective Impact in Urban Youth Education

Explore a comprehensive case study of successful collective impact initiatives in Boston that have significantly improved educational and career outcomes for urban youth. Delve into the city's multi-faceted approach, beginning with a dropout prevention coalition that dramatically reduced dropout rates and increased high school graduation rates. Examine how a public-private collaboration among city leaders boosted college attendance and completion rates for Boston public school graduates. Learn about the national opportunity youth movement's influence on creating pathways to postsecondary education and careers for disconnected youth. Gain insights into the iterative and collaborative process involving youth input, research, pilot programs, and broad-based support that led to these achievements. Hear from key figures, including Mayor Martin Walsh and a panel of education and community leaders, as they discuss sustaining these improvements over time and the ongoing impact on Boston's youth.